Emma King
Wheathampstead, St Albans,England
Summary
With over eight years experience working with students across years 1 to 11, I feel confident and competent in my ability to communicate with and positively engage with children of all ages. I have worked in a classroom setting, in small group interventions and also 1:1, both planning and delivering lessons. I am experienced in providing support to neurodivergent students, those with physical disabilities and students with challenging behaviours.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Services / Event Coordinator
No Bounce Sport Ltd
Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire
01.2026 - Current
- Liaising with clients such as the British Arm, Navy and various sports groups across the UK, to organise events.
- Promoting our product to new and existing customers, in order to procure new business.
- Being able to adapt to the needs of a small business and their changing requirements.
Learning Support Assistant
Katherine Warington School
Harpenden , Hertfordshire
09.2021 - 11.2025
- Supporting SEN students individually and within the classroom.
- Working independently and as part of a close-knit team, under guidance of the SENCO.
- Creating student intervention material, supporting teachers and completing administrative tasks.
- Assisting teachers in managing classroom behaviour.
- Building relationships with students who have special and additional needs, both academically and socially.
- Providing emotional support and guidance to students, fostering a sense of confidence and well-being.
Teaching Assistant
Beech Hyde Primary School
Wheathampstead, St Albans, England
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted teachers in managing class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- Maintained safe, clean and organised classroom environment.
- Offered extra help and assistance to SEND students with individual classwork and group activities.
- Administered first aid and care for pupils when necessary, following school policies and procedures.
- Supported pupil learning through one-to-one sessions and small group activities, adapting to individual needs.
- Managed behaviour within the classroom, promoting a positive and productive atmosphere for all pupils.
- Accompanied and supervised pupils on visits, trips and other out-of-school activities.
Account Manager
Dr Hauschka Skincare - WALA
07.2006 - 02.2009
- Elysia were sole distributors of Dr Hauschka in the UK: a prestigious, luxury, natural skincare brand.
- Directly responsible for managing customer accounts of all sizes and customer relationships.
- To maintain, develop and optimise profitability in existing accounts.
- To locate and approve potential accounts, negotiating and liaising at buyer and director level.
- High degree of self motivation.
TEFL Teacher
St Giles College, London
London
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Taught Everyday English and Business English, both 1:1 and in a classroom environment, to a variety of nationalities with an age range of 16-60 years.
TEFL Teacher
Magister School
Florence, Italy
05.2003 - 12.2004
- Delivered engaging English lessons to non-native speakers, improving their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
- Taught both individuals and groups of adult Italian students, eventually teaching solely the Italian military, at their Florence headquarters.
Sales Executive
Orange Business Services
Hertford, Hertfordshire
04.1998 - 04.2003
- Researched, targeted and won new business within a geographical area.
- Maintained and retained existing accounts by way of regular meetings and relationship building.
- Worked as part of a team as well as productively and independently from home, with responsibility for administration and contract processes.
- Used negotiation and persuasion skills to influence decisio makers.
- Built and maintained pipeline that supported monthly , quarte and annual goals.
- Negotiated and closed deals.
Business Account Manager
Vodafone Corporate
Enfield, Greater London
02.1996 - 04.1998
- As per Orange Business Solutions
Account Representative
Thomson Directories
Enfield , Greater London
07.1994 - 02.1996
Education
Btec Diploma - Fashion and Design
London College of Fashion
London1987
Copthall Girls School
Mill HillSkills
- Individual support
- Student engagement
- Behavioural intervention
- Relationship building and strong people skills
Certification
- TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Timeline
Customer Services / Event Coordinator
No Bounce Sport Ltd
01.2026 - Current
Learning Support Assistant
Katherine Warington School
09.2021 - 11.2025
Teaching Assistant
Beech Hyde Primary School
01.2017 - 09.2021
Account Manager
Dr Hauschka Skincare - WALA
07.2006 - 02.2009
TEFL Teacher
St Giles College, London
01.2005 - 07.2006
TEFL Teacher
Magister School
05.2003 - 12.2004
Sales Executive
Orange Business Services
04.1998 - 04.2003
Business Account Manager
Vodafone Corporate
02.1996 - 04.1998
Account Representative
Thomson Directories
07.1994 - 02.1996
Btec Diploma - Fashion and Design
London College of Fashion
Copthall Girls School